Hammond of Kalamazoo bench grinder

[rustynbent]

Is this one worth an investment? I have several baldors but no hammonds yet.

 

[matt_i]

Those "rocks" look about 2" thick x 10-12" diameter.

Replacements aren't cheap.

I had a mongo 3hp grinder for a short time, I never really found a use for it as belt sanders and hand held cutters and grinders were faster and smoother.

If you have the use for it then it looks like a quality unit.

 

[rustynbent]

Thanks Matt; I appreciate your input.

 

[seber]

The Hammond grinders were tanks. I don't think you could hurt it with a sledgehammer. I worked with one early in my career. It was a thing of beauty. The toolroom techy took care of it and it was as steady when running as it was turned off. That one had enough power to grind anything put to it.

 

[rustynbent]

Sounds good, I thank you for commenting.

 

[exmaxima1]

I can’t imagine what that machine could do that your Baldors don’t already handle